So its always bee a comfort that I can go (yet be to be prooven differently) anywhere and climb 5.11 sport...notorious for its "soft" grades - which I didn't think were all that soft - especially in the 5.10 range, Red Rocks was no different.
I wrote an email to Bob complaining about the "gym-like" feel at the Gallery - not that I was really complaining - I liked it in fact, but Bob said, "Dude once you go up the canyon a bit - that'll end REAL fast" and I realized he was right - I found exactly what i was looking for - going to the Gallery and had no reason to bitch/complain - As much I enjoy it... =)
A few things about Red Rocks...
1. I know - I know - its really really weird - but like people TOP ROPE.....I saw it - seriously - and not just off two draws - but 4 locking biners and two slings - (instead of girth hitching the rings) - totally odd...
2. The hike sucks....big time - up hill both ways...on sketchy rock - you fall - you're dead...
3. People carry like 10 biners and an ATC and corudellte while top roping a single pitch.
4. Everyone was extremely nice
5. The 5.10s are freaking hard for the grade...the 5.11s right on - and I hear the 12s are soft....I'll maybe try one today and get back to you...
6. Prostitution is legal (not in Vegas, but in NV) - we hung out last night browsing for proper Brothel Ettiquette.
Speaking of the Strip -
7. As a climber - I'm so used to seeing people incredibly fit...well - I guess I'm just not used to "normal" people but - MAN - many many many obese people....its scary
8. "The Strip" in Vegas represents everything that's wrong with the States and concentrates it all into once place....
So climbing today - driving to Flagstaff tomorrow, climbing at Jack's Canyon Sunday - Nashville monday, Obed Tuesday, RRG weds, Charleston thursday, Morgantown Friday/Sat, Pittsburgh Sunday....
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